Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eric Bloodaxe
- John Carr - Architect
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Female Prison
- Feeding Roman York
- Cinema Comes to York
- Constantius Chlorus
- King Edward II and York
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- King Richard II and York
- New Earswick
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Statue of Napoleon